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Home My WebLink AboutResolution - 2483A - Support Of Maintaining TTU As A Major Research University In The State Of Texas - 12/11/1986JCR:da RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MAINTAINING TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AS A MAJOR RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN THE STATE OF TEXAS Resolution #2483- December 2483December 11, 1986 Agenda Item #29 WHEREAS, Texas Tech University was established by a 1923 Act of the Legislature of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, said Act is codified as Art. 2669 V.A.C.S.; and WHEREAS, said statute provides and charges the University to offer bachelor and all other degrees given by colleges of the first class; and WHEREAS, Texas Tech University consistent with its charge from the Legislature of the State of Texas has developed into one of the major Universities of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, due to the development of Texas Tech as a major graduate and research oriented institution, students are attracted to said University throughout the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, Texas Tech University has developed exceptional research strengths in agriculture, biotechnology, chemistry, engineering, home economics, the natural and physical sciences and psychology and offers doctorial programs in some sixty different fields demonstrates its function as one of the major leading Universities in the State; and WHEREAS, Texas Tech University has a unique role and function in West Texas to furnish first class educational programs to residents who would otherwise be unable to obtain such education; and WHEREAS, Texas Tech University's strength and abilities have been recognized by the State Coordinating Board which designated Texas Tech University as one of the State's four major comprehensive Universities; and WHEREAS, due to the size of the State of Texas it is imperative that the State of Texas provide and maintain a major comprehensive University in West Texas so that quality education of the first class may be provided to the citizens of the State of Texas who reside in West Texas; and WHEREAS, Texas Tech University is such a University recognized as such by the State Coordinating Board as above mentioned; and WHEREAS, the chairman of the State's Select Committee on Higher Education has proposed that Texas Tech University be relegated to a second Tier University; and WHEREAS, such a status would destroy Texas Tech University's ability to provide a first class quality education to the residents of this State; and WHEREAS, the residents of West Texas, as well as other Texas residents who seek out such a quality education, should not be denied the ability to secure such an education in West Texas; and WHEREAS, the State of Texas has the responsibility to advance higher education throughout the State so that its citizens may better prepare themselves to contribute to the quality of life enjoyed in this State; and WHEREAS, many residents of this State would be financially unable to obtain graduate level education and research if only two such Universities, both located in Central and East Texas, are maintained by the State; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Select Committee on Higher Education recognize Texas Tech University as a First Class Comprehensive University providing necessary doctorial and research programs for the State of Texas. THAT in the event any tier system is recommended by the Select Committee on Higher Education that Texas Tech University be recognized as a Level One University within this State. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT this resolution be brought to the attention of the following: 1. The Governor of the State of Texas 2. The Governor Elect of the State of Texas 3. The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Texas 4. The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of Texas 5. The Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Texas 6. Honorable John T. Montford, State Senator for District 28 7. Honorable Nolan "Buzz" Robnett 8. Honorable Ron Givens 9. All Elected State Representatives in West Texas -2- THAT the City Secretary be instructed to mail a copy of this resolution to all of the persons named above. Passed by the City Council of the City of Lubbock this 11th day of December , 1986. ATTEST: r'l^ Ranett oyd, City Secreta APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Ted on, Assistant to the City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: B. C. McMINN, MAYOR G `-? , �, . n C. Ross, Jr., City Attorney -3- rs CITY OF LUBBOCK City Secretary f F P.O. Bos 2000 Lubbock, Ts. 79457 (806) 762-6411 December 16, 1986 The Honorable Mark White State Capitol Bldg. Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Governor White: Enclosed please find a copy of a resolution passed by the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas at this regular meeting on December 11, 1986. Please take note of it. Sincerely, Rane to Boyd, City Secretary Copies of attached letter and Resolution #2483 sent to: Governer Mark White Governor Elect Bill Clements Lieutenant Governer Bill Hobby Speaker of the House of Representatives Gibson Lewis Commissioner of Agriculture Jim Hightower Senator John T. Montford Senator Ray Farabee Senator H. Tati Santiesteban Senator Bill Sims Senator Bill Sarpalius Representatives: Larry D. Shaw John Smithee Chip Staniswalis Jack C. Vowell Foster Whaley Nolan "Buzz" Robnett Richard Waterfield Dick Burnett Bob Hunter Gary Watkins Steven A. Carriker Tom Craddick Dudley Harrison Arves E. Jones Nancy McDonald Paul Moreno Nicolas Perez Jim D. Rudd Ron Givins GARY WATKI NS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE December 30, 1986 Ms. Ranettee Boyd City Secretary P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Ms. Boyd: Thank you for the copy of the resolution the Lubbock City Council passed on December 11, 1986. I will give the resolution my close attention. Once again, thank you. Si cerely,� Gary L. Watkins ml 1330E. 8th, Suite 315, Odessa, Texas 79761 (915) 335-8337 Paid for by the Gary Watkins Campaign Fund, G. William Fowler, Treasurer 4 TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pTE,OF T�1' Offs-fryesp" GIBSON D. (GIB) LEWIS SPEAKER December 30, 1986 Ms. Ranette Boyd City Secretary City of Lubbock P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Ms. Boyd: Thank you for your letter of December 16 and for a copy of the resolution passed by the Lubbock City Council in support of maintaining Texas Tech as a major research university. I certainly appreciate your bringing the resolution to my attention and if I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to let me know. GDL:jpm S ip56re ly , 1,* d oe son D. (Gib) Lewis P.O. BOX 2910 • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78769 • 512-463-1000 r..._ �14 JOHN T. MONTFORD STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 28 P.O. BOX 12068 AUSTIN,TEXAS 78711 512/475-0176 Tk,ex-rx" oJenatt January 20, 1987 Mrs. Ranette Boyd City Secretary p,0. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Ranette: J2�, -)�q$3-� COMMITTEES: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JURISPRUDENCE NATURAL RESOURCES CHAIRMAN: SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER Thank you for bringing to my attention your resolution in support of maintaining Texas Tech University as a major research university. The Select Committee on Higher Education is recommending to the Legislature that Texas Tech be one of the five state universities designated as first class comprehensive graduate ergra universities offering an array °ofesaionalduate, masters, doctoral and special p degrees. I will do everything in my power to see that Select Committee's report is this part of the adopted by the Legislature and that adequate funding is allotted to Texas Tech. If I can be of service to you at any time in the Texas Senate, please let me know. ih rs very truly, n Montford JTM/gl Permian Building, Suite 210-C 213 E.Sth 2022 Broadway Odessa,Texas 79761 Big /267- 358 79720 Lubbook,Texas 79401 915/332-7787 915/267-4358 806/747-0467 Ms. Ranette Boyd City Secretary P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Dear Ms. Boyd: "'"`�IISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE P. O. BOX 12847 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711 • (512) 463-7435 January 12, 1987 I have received your letter of December 16 along with the resolution in support of maintaining Texas Tech University as a major research university. My staff and I have followed the Select Committee's recommendations with interest and will continue to do so. As I visit with my legislative friends I will share your concerns with them and do whatever I can to ensure agriculture doesn't take a back seat in higher education curriculum. JH/mmn Rami- rrzrrara--